Eloping couples, engagement rings with a twist and big white dresses are on this year’s wedding hot list
15 designs to set your heart spinning
Pieces in every shade from pale sky to deep navy
Meet the father-daughter duo with designs from every corner of the world
The lengths — and prices — people will go to in the hunt for a long-lost scent
It’s crunch time for lovers of the Italian confectionery. HTSI’s food critic takes the first tour
From salvers to shells, the precious metal is making a comeback
Testing Augustinus Bader’s new SPF – and six more super suncreams
A spectacular indoor lighting installation, 3D photo display, transparent 77in TV and more
Buys that will put the spring in your step
Intricate embroideries and origami-esque silhouettes pay subtle homage to an Asian influence
As the Japanese game approaches its 30th birthday, its rarest editions are worth fortunes
Bright stones and sharp cuts are a spring palate-cleanser
HTSI’s tech columnist explores our very complicated relationship with androids
Steal a march on Saint-Germain style this spring
Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Bvlgari and Patek Philippe are pushing the dial at this year’s Geneva fair
Luxury slowdown sees return of design classics; unique material gives high-end timepieces extra allure; fine art meets wearable design in Palm Beach; chef Ruth Rogers on kitchen safe jewellery; benefactors keep oldest Swiss horology school ticking
Gem-set timepieces dominate this year’s releases, reflecting high-ticket demand for models made from jewels and precious metals
Chopard’s supply of parts for a Geneva academy is part of industry efforts to nurture next-generation watchmakers
Swiss watchmakers also aim to regrow the market by focusing on classical looking mechanical designs
From peridot to topaz and garnets, vibrant stones are commanding increasingly higher prices
Hand weaving, the use of beads and non-precious metals are among the traditional crafts that add another dimension to contemporary pieces
Artefacts and techniques from antiquity to the Renaissance and Asian empires continue to inspire designers
Less expensive items have long been seen as a means of cultivating customers while maintaining brand prestige
Houses such as Asprey are maintaining their storied history with small teams of artisans and apprentices out of sight of the public
